The difference between tortoise peeling and rotten skin
1. The essence is different
Peeling is actually a normal physiological phenomenon in the growth process of turtles. Peeling represents the continuous growth of turtles. A healthy turtle will not have rotten skin. If a turtle is found to have rotten skin, the pet owner must pay attention and only help the sick turtle treat the disease.
2. The color of the skin is different
The skin peeled off by the tortoise is translucent flakes; and the rotten skin is generally opaque white or yellow Erosion-like, sometimes accompanied by bleeding symptoms.
3. The shape of the skin is different
The peeling and peeling skin of the tortoise is formed and will retain the original skin texture; while the rotten skin is usually a soft and rotten mass , with no fixed shape.
4. Different soft and hard textures
The normal peeling skin of turtles is generally relatively hard or slightly soft intact skin; while the rotten skin is sticky and pulpy.
5. Different connection forms
After the tortoise peels normally, the peeled skin is suitable for complete separation of the skin ; And the rotten skin is only a part of the turtle’s skin that festers and appears, and the rotten skin is often connected to the skin.
6. Different functions
The peeling of the tortoise represents the growth of the tortoise and is an important symbol of the growth of the tortoise; It can also lead to the death of sick turtles.
7. Different treatment methods
Peeling is a natural phenomenon of tortoises, and there is no need to intervene; and the appearance of rotten skin is a manifestation of the tortoise’s illness, and pet owners need to timely Treat sick turtles to help them recover.
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